In the second of a four-game series between the Atlanta Braves (27-30) and the San Diego Padres (27-30) at Turner Field, Mike Foltynewicz (3-2, 4.29 ERA) and James Shields (7-0, 3.58 ERA) take the mound. The Padres won the last game 5-3 and San Diego leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 9 and will air on FSN-SD and SPSO.
In his most recent outing, Foltynewicz pitched 0.0 inning, allowing zero runs in a 10-8 loss to the Pirates. Freddie Freeman (.304, 37 Rs, 10 HRs, 35 RBIs, 2 SBs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run and one RBI. In his pitching opportunities against the Braves, Shields is 0-2 with a 5.25 ERA, 11 strikeouts and four walks.
Atlanta, a +116 underdog, will look to capitalize at home against San Diego. The teams combine to set the Over/Under (O/U) at seven runs. When playing as the underdog, the Braves have an 18-24 record and overall money line at +243.
On the other side, the Padres have a nice record of 18-9 when they are favored, but are -30 overall with the money line. Over the past 10 matchups, they are 6-4 SU and have played well as the favorite with a 6-2 record. The Padres rank fifth in the NL in road scoring, averaging four runs per game. San Diego has an eye for the strike zone on the road, ranking 3.0 in the NL with fifth walks per game.
So far this season, the Padres are 1-0 against the Braves. The Braves will take on a right-hander (Shields) in this game and have a 23-25 record against right-handed starting pitchers this season. Taking the hill against the Padres will be the right-hander Foltynewicz. They sport a 21-24 record against righties.
Predictions: SU Winner – SD, O/U – Over
Notes
When leading after 7 innings, San Diego is 18-12, while Atlanta is 11-21.
The Braves are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Padres have a 14-21 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 4-20. The Padres have a 6-24 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 29th in home runs, Atlanta has hit 37 this season. San Diego ranks 20th with 48 home runs.
Atlanta and San Diego both rank in the top 10 of the league in hits. Atlanta sits at seventh with 8.52 hits per game and San Diego ranks ninth with 8.47.
Ranking 27th, San Diego is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.679). Atlanta ranks in the bottom half at 20th with an OPS of .690.
The Padres are 16-22 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Braves are 9-22 when they allow at least one homer.
